Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Whether you’re finally over the Pokemon Go craze or if you just
happen to be one of the few who adamantly refuses to succumb to its wily
charms, there are still plenty of ways to keep yourself entertained while your
devoted Pokebuddies are running around fields and dodging moving cars. Here’s a
list of suggestions on what you can do when you’re ready to throw in the towel
after encountering your 200th Ratata or when your companion has left you
behind in pursuit of a Snorlax.

Get your Music On

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From Baybeats to ZoukOut, Singapore is quickly becoming home to
a diverse lineup of both homegrown and international music festivals. Throw
down your dance moves at the upcoming EDM mecca that is Ultra Music Festival,
let loose to an amalgamation of arts and indie music at Neon Lights 2016 in
Novemberand if you’re a cold-brew kinda
person, tis the time to start dusting off your flower crown for St Jerome’s
Laneway Festival that will once again hit our shores come January 2017. For
something a little more mellow and laid back, you can always head over to the
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre to catch an intimate performance by local emerging
talents who take to the stage on weekends.

Pick Up a New Hobby

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It's never too late to discover new hobbies and expand your repertoire of
interests and what better time to do it than when you’re being ignored by your
Pokemon-obsessed peers. Fulfil your dreams of finally learning how to play the
ukulele at Maestro Guitar’s group classes, reconnect with nature by exploring
some of Singapore’s trekking trails, pick up horse riding at Gallop Stable or
realign your chakras and up your flexibility amidst Mother Nature and her
offspring through an outdoor yoga class. Yoga in the Park and Green Yoga are
two studios that currently offer this class.

Indulge in Retail
Therapy

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A time honoured method of beating the boredom blues, shopping is a
fantastic way to kill time and Singapore is a pretty great place to do it. Pick
up groceries, knick-knacks, gadgets, beauty products and more at Mustafa Centre
- 24-hour shopping mall that is packed to the rafters with eclectic finds. For
lovers of bargains and vintage, flea markets are a treasure hunters paradise
and thankfully enough, an increasingly common occurrence around Singapore. For
the crowd-averse, online shopping is still very much in the picture and with
platforms such as Saleduck offering the latest deals and vouchers to your
favourite e-tailers, the prospects of saving and scoring awesome bargains while
shopping online are even greater.A
major plus point is that you don’t risk the chance of being barrelled into by
an aspiring trainer who’s eyes are glued to his phone.

Rediscover Old Singapore

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thebeartraveller.com)
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Singapore is still very much a young country but it carries a
rich historical heritage that has been beautifully preserved across the years.
Go on a mini vacation back in time by reacquainting
yourself with some of these spots. Chinatown is a great place to begin your
historical tour of Singapore with attractions such as the Heritage Museum and
Buddha Tooth Relic temple. Take a guided walking tour or explore it on your
own, stumbling across hidden gems as you move along. Kampong Glam is a always
fun to visit and we’re constantly in awe of how it perfectly marries the hip
and contemporary with old world Singapore.

Get into the Halloween
Spirit

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Psyche yourself up for Halloween with an onslaught of mad and
macabre events this October. For something quietly creepy, ghost story readings
at KPO Cafe Bar on the 29th of October will mesmerise and chill you to the bone
with folkloric tales while Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror
Nights promises to offer petrifying scares inspired by Singapore’s ghostly
history. If you’re not too fond of the idea of having your wits frightened out
of you but still want to get in on the fun, Zouk’s Scream Diner Halloween bash
will have you dancing away amidst demented decorations as you sip on
horror-themed cocktails. Just try to avoid any grinding ghouls hoping to get
fresh and you’re golden.